Schools
Group Claims Johnston County Public Schools Lack Minority Administrators
Only 4 of top 84 positions are held by African Americans Only 3 African-American High School Principals Hired By JCS In Last 50 Years Group Claims A group of concerned…
JCC Announces Class of 2019
666 students earned credentials in 2018-19 Johnston Community College celebrated its 2018-19 graduates with a commencement ceremony May 13 at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center at Campbell University.…
Erwin Elementary’s Days Are Numbered
Old school will close when last bell rings this year The Harnett County School board voted Monday morning to officially close Erwin’s elementary school even as they await final planning…
3 Princeton High Students Involved In Rollover Crash
PRINCETON – Three young teens, all looking forward to their Friday night Princeton High School prom, were involved in a rollover wreck in eastern Johnston County just before Noon today…
Gun Scare Near North Johnston High Prompts Campus Lockdown
North Johnston High School on Highway 301 South of Kenly was briefly placed on lockdown this morning (Friday) after someone called 911 reporting a man was walking on Watson Road…
School Board Asks For 32 Percent Budget Increase
The Johnston County Board of Education has asked Johnston County Commissioners for $84,062,810 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the board formally adopted their budget request…
2019 Graduation Dates and Times Set
JCPS 2019 Graduation Ceremony Information Johnston County Public Schools will begin graduation season with two ceremonies on Friday, May 17, graduating more than 65 students from the district’s Johnston County…
East Clayton Elementary Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Ms Kasey Beeson as the Super Star Teacher for the month for April. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom,…
CTSO Students Recognized By School Board
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) that will compete in national CTSO competitions in the coming months. CTSOs are considered an…
Two JCC Engineering Students Are Goodnight Transfer Scholars
Both plan to study mechanical engineering at NC State Two Johnston Community College engineering students are Goodnight Transfer Scholars at NC State University. Hampton Moore, 19, of Selma and Keith…
SSS Student Chosen As NC Senate Page
Smithfield-Selma High School student Camryn Barefoot has been accepted to serve as a Senate Page for the North Carolina General Assembly. Barefoot’s application was endorsed by Senator Jim Burgin who…
Governor’s School Students
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students who were selected to attend Governor’s School for the summer of 2019. Those who were recognized on the front row (from left)…
